Drone Flying Course: From Beginner to Pilot
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Drone Flying Course: From Beginner to Pilot
Course Overview
Drone Operator Training
This Drone Flying Course transforms a student from a total beginner in drones to a drone pilot confident of flying a drone on his/her own, clocking the flight hours needed for a professional drone pilot license.
First, you will learn the basics of drone flight preparation, takeoff, and landing, plus the different regulatory rules to observe in Singapore. After that, experience the joy of drone flying, using a drone to take beautiful aerial photographs and videos. Last but not least, learn more about the assessments you will need to pass to obtain a drone pilot commercial license which will allow you to take on drone jobs. Preparatory guidance will be given for the Unmanned Aircraft Pilot License (UAPL) assessment, issued by the Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS).
Drone Flying Basics
Introduction to Drones
- Types of modern drones
- Important definitions
- Introduction to Multi-Copter
Flight Preparation and System Configuration
- Flight controls
- Remote controller and stick mode
- Different flight modes
- Pre-flight check (software and hardware)
- In-Flight check
- Post-Flight check
- Tips on safety awareness
Drone Piloting Practical
- Pre-flight preparation and the physical set-up
- Proper take-off and landing technique
- Flying with GPS
- 3 training drills
CAAS (Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore) Regulations
- Singapore Drone regulations and laws
- Do(s) and Don’t(s) for recreational operators
- Safety Tips
- Introduction to Operator and Activity Permit
- Scenarios of permit(s)
- Area limit in Singapore
Drone Flying Course: From Beginner to Pilot
Drone Flying Practice, with Aerial Photography / Videography
Introduction to Aerial Photography / Videography
- Introduction to Aerial Photo / Videography
- Operations of camera
- Gimbal camera control
- Cinematic movements
- Tips for movements during Videography
- 8 common aerial techniques
- Application on different terrain settings
- Guidelines on techniques execution
Guided Practical Flying
- Unveiling Shot
- Lookup
- Pull Back
- Head over
- Cam Crane Shot
- Course Lock Shot
- Slider Shot
- Tripod Shot
DJI Drone Smart Features
- Demonstration of Intelligent flight modes and Smart Features
- Tips on execution and safety awareness
Aerial Operations Case Study
- Storyboard planning
- Flight route planning
- Site assessment
- Aerial operation safety tips
Drone Pilot License Training
ATTI Mode Specialized Training (Theory)
- Relevance of “ATTI” and “GPS” flying mode
- Understanding of failsafe features and sensors on UA
- Safety Brief before practical lessons
DJI Drone Failsafe features (Practical)
- Demonstration of safety features, sensors
- Obstacle avoidance
- Downward vision positioning
- Safety tips on automated flight execution
- Return to Home
- Cancel of RTH
ATTI Mode Specialized Training (Practical)
- Hovering in all 4 orientations (Front, Back, Left, Right)
- Forward flying in a square formation, in all 4 orientations
- Precision Landing(s)
Self-Continual Training (Theory)
- Self-sufficient guidelines to continue individual training after course completion
- Emergency procedures during self-training: recovery of lost control
- System troubleshooting
Guidance to Obtain UAPL
- Overview of UAPL syllabus; UATO and AFE system
- Validity of Permits and License
- Effective date and fees
- Theory syllabus – Recommended study guides and references
- AFE Practical Assessment syllabus – Overview of UAPL practical assessment criteria and manoeuvrers
For a more casual drone training, please see 1 Day Drone Flying Workshop.
Course Feature
Course Feature
Course Provider: Drone Flying Academy
UEN:
Course Reference Number: Private
Mode Of Training:
Funding Validity Period: Private
Drone Flying Course: From Beginner to Pilot
| FULL COURSE FEE | $990 |
|---|---|
| Duration | 3 Days |
Available in: English
